We All Struggle At Some Point.. But On What?!

The biggest struggle many people have is the mindset that making money online is some sort of get rich quick scheme.

They don't realize that it is A BUSINESS.

Businesses require attention to detail

Businesses require actual MODELS that are modified based on COLD HARD data and... RESULTS.

Most people just try to get by through wishful thinking.

My biggest struggle every now and then, especially when a new challenge arises and forces me out of my comfort zone, is my mindset. You know when you're in the testing phase and just anxious if you'll be getting the results that you're actually looking for.

The key really is to just keep feeding your mind with positive information. Just really surround yourself around people who's been where you've been and where you want to be eventually.

I know consistency and not looking as this business as a business and treating it like a hobby are major concerns as well. This business is really about investing in yourself and growing daily. So if you do that, your business, one way or another will grow as well.

A lot of people struggle with patience. The average newbie sees screenshots of people getting 300+ or even 3,000+ leads in one day on their Aweber account. Meanwhile... the newbie is only getting 3 leads per day into their Aweber account. This is super un-encouraging. But that's how it is in this business. You have to find a way to make it a reality in your business. And it's going to take more than determination.

My biggest struggle has always been productivity timing. I'm often doing my most productive work between midnight and 3 or 4 AM. Always go to bed feeling good about what I accomplished, but not the best schedule to be on...

Nate:

These statements you made seem a little incongruent.

If we all struggle because that's the way we learn and become successful ... why would you be tired of seeing people struggle?

Isn't it the challenges, hard times, and struggles that throw us in the refiner's fire and make us strong?

If you're talking about procedures, processes, strategies, and methods ... those things are only a struggle for people that haven't done them before. The answer is to either learn to do them yourself or hire them out to be done for you.

There really is no reason to struggle and fail in IM if you simply refuse to let temporary obstacles stop you. No one fails until he stops trying.

Steve

Like many other people, I first got into the IM industry with a desire to kick my boss to the curb and work my own hours. The biggest problem with that is not many people can actually fulfill every aspect that is required to setup and maintain a successful business.

Believe it or not, but I did not struggle with generating enough income to live on in the beginning. My struggle was maintaining a healthy, balanced life that many people fall into by default, simply by working for the man. It has taken many years of trial and error but I think I am finally starting to figure it out, thank God.

The info on this thread has really inspired to take even more action than I already am

I think the main reason is because people get into this sort of business thinking that all they have to do is push a few buttons, and the money will start flowing. It DOESN'T work like that.

This is why shiny objective syndrome occurs. They jump around from product to product thinking that this will finally be the solution, but then give up when they realize they actually have to put in work.

Another reason could be due to past conditional thinking. Basically the only way to make money is by working a 9 to 5 job, and that starting a business, making money, and being your own boss is a pipedream. Basically, they aren't 100% sure that they can do this, and eventually give up (especially when they don't see immediate results).

Those that have families also likely end up staying in their 9 to 5 jobs because it's the safe option. They can't risk doing something else as much as a single person like myself can. Living with my parents also helps tremendously.

Starting an online business isn't necessarily hard by any means, but it isn't easy either. You have to do a lot of work, particularly at the beginning.

Also, in my opinion, you also have to find one thing that you like/love doing. I'm partial towards having multiple income streams because just having one is a risk, but at least at the beginning, you should do something that you love (whether it's blogging, SEO, affiliate/e-mail marketing/list building, product creation, PPC, etc.).

Focus on ONE THING, and get good at it.

I had growing pains in 2015. Went through the shiny objective syndrome myself, and spent a lot of time doing research. I vowed that 2016 will be the year I start making money online, and I have a product launch happening next Tuesday, which I should make bank over . My dream is finally coming true.

Overall, it simply starts with your mindset and dedication, period.

I agree with other posters that shiny object syndrome (SOS) is a major obstacle to success, i.e. never focusing on a project long enough to bring it to fruition.

In addition, I read a quote from Alex Mandossian recently that I feel is very appropriate to this discussion:

He is right. Those two things alone kill a lot of entrepreneurial dreams.

Many new people buy some product that "really works" but will it work for them ? Many of them dont understand that:whether you sell hot dongs in park or perfect blueprint that can bring you 100k $ you have to merge with it Not only to fallow simple steps of how someone else did it. You need to synergy your self and your job. At the end for some this can be long road in life, and some people have "nose" for this and they need less time to understand how does it really work, or what is true key to success (it doesn't matter whether you're selling hot dogs at local park or some digital product)

Conclusion at the end, not ALL people are made for running BUSINESS.

So Nate92, maybe that why some people struggling when they shouldn't have to!

I guess the first thing to do is try a little anal.

For one week, jus' compile an hour-by-hour list of where alla the time goes.

Then you get your crayons out an' do some colorin' in.

Mebbe gray for necessary vegetable stuff like eatin', showerin', shoppin' an' alla that stuff.

Then mebbe red for TV, bummin' around, gamin', an' alla the Lazy.

I dunno — whatever you got.

Last thing is alla the Actual Work, an' you might wanna get fancy here about separatin' out plannin' from implementin' from researchin' tyepa stuff.

End of the week, splashes of red gonna answer the laziness question.

An' what you feel about the whole work of art gonna mebbe say sumthin' about your mindset.

Point is, you gotta look at the goal-focused part an' total up where alla the time went, just to see whether you are ridin' a wonky beast.

Right at the start of a project you mebbe wanna see lotsa research an' plannin', an' if you ain't got that, mebbe you are struggling cos you lack the info.

Further down the line, lotsa research an' plannin' could be signs of procrastination or perfectionism.

You may also discover that you're leavin' too much horcore difficult stuff till later in the day when your brain has shriveled to the size of a walnut.

You can have this kinda info in a week — fulla answers to the basic questions flagged by the OP.

All you gotta do is follow yourself round a little and be prepared to think on what you see, an' change stuff based on your observations.

If you are resistant to this concept then mindset is mebbe the issue.

Thats why the forum is called warrior forum, warriors never give up. They keep learning and training to become successful. Keep working hard everyday, compete with other warriors. Thats how you get stronger and better.

I just had a few people PM me with the same basic question...

"What should I focus on?"

Look people... JohnMcCabe is right in the fact that you shouldn't focus on what you're struggling on. This was just something to get attention of people who are struggling and need help.

What you REALLY need to focus on is 2 main things... YOUR END RESULTS!

How will you feel when you succeed through your goals? Is it money? Fitness? Health? What? How will you feel. You need to visualize yourself AFTER achieving those goals, and imagine how amazing you'll feel.

Secondly, you need to focus on doing the small things DAILY. If you focus on positive, small progressive actions that are smaller "bites" of your larger goal, then you will start to notice a change in your habits, which will lead to a positive outcome for your results.

If you mix those to with a solid focus and work ethic, as well as staying committed, you will be successful with your goals.

Of course there is a lot to be said within that, but that's the overall truth. Focus on the good, work on the small things daily, and before you know it, you won't be imagining yourself successful anymore, because you will be successful.

There exists a whole t.v. infomercial generation that bought into the notion of quick and easy money (Don Lapre's Money Making Secrets, for example), and there will always exist those type of people and marketers who will sell to them.

And imo, those people are helpless, at least until they go through being burned a time or two - and some will never take off those rose-colored glasses, no matter how many times they are burned.

But you're right, there are a lot of people trying and struggling who could use some assistance.

But I don't think forums are the place to get it really - not currently. It's a good way to get some feedback about specific issues, some encouragement, and sometimes good for general direction...

I don't think forums, including this one, are good for people starting out. Too many WSO "easy method" distractions (and I would call these "temptations" as well), too much disorganized information - no clear path really for someone to take and try to run with it.

The best way for someone to start is to take a proven training course that doesn't bullshit around about the work-ethic needed, the mindset, the investment of both time and money, and the skills that need to be developed (even outsourcing requires skills, so telling people with money to "just outsource it" is also misleading, even if unintentionally).

Right now I think Yaro Starak's "Blog Mastermind" training is probably the best training a newbie can get online, period. Nothing really compares to it. Solid training, clear instruction, from a real pro that leads to a successful outcome when followed. For newbies with $1,500-$2,500 to invest in both "training and doing", that would be my recommendation.

For people with no budget for solid training, they really have no choice but to struggle with piecing things together, and unfortunately, not everyone is good at solving puzzles - learning technical skills on their own, developing traffic driving skills (paid or free), developing an "eye" for real opportunity, etc..,

A lot of free information exists online, sure - on this forum and elsewhere - but it's both a blessing and a curse for newbies. Those with both the drive and some smarts can wade through the murky waters and figure enough out to emerge without sinking, but not many otherwise.

The point is: Not everyone struggling can be helped, but some can, and I think if the WF had a separate forum section where we could have an organized series of training for newbies, leading them to experience some success...it would help them, the member-trainers on this forum, and the WF generally, to gain some respectability - it would be a win for everyone but the fake marketers.

The Warrior Forum has a split-personality...on the one side we have real marketers with great knowledge to share, who really know the business of online marketing, and on the other side we have a bunch of worthless marketers who push the "easy and quick" shit down the throats of every newbie they can attract.

It's a mixed message that hurts more than it helps. It leads to more confusion, not less; more struggle, not less.

Imo, Freelancer needs to clean house, tighten ship on what is allowed to be sold here, and position this forum and marketplace as the very best source for learning legitimate online marketing as a proven business model, acquiring tools, and making connections.

If you disagree with me, ask yourself this question: If your Mother wanted to get started making money online, would you recommend she start by becoming a member of the Warrior Forum? (And keep in mind, that means without telling her any "buts", like "...but don't buy WSOs", "...but don't pay attention to the ads", "...but don't - whatever". Just telling her to sign up and she'll be on her way...would you?

Because I surely would not.

Joan Altz,

It's funny you mentioned about Yaro's "Blog Mastermind." I recently got e-mails about it, and it honestly seems like one of the best courses out there for newbies that want to learn more about blogging. Yaro just has that genuine feel about him.

I'm an intermediate marketer, but I've always wanted to add blogging to my arsenal as a side income. Maybe if I make enough money from this launch, I'll dive into Blog Mastermind myself.

That being said, I'm expecting it to be work as with any other legit system.

Btw, my reply to your PM is coming, Nate!

There are plenty of ways to get rich soon so everyone has to focus on just one possible and feasible business model to achieve the goals within shortest time.

I think mindset is an overrated word...mindset can means a lot of things. Risk taking is a mindset. Courage is s mindset...

I think the better word is patience.

Most people dare to take risk. They spent hundreds of thousands of dollars buying training programs or WSOs but they lack patience to immplement it and reaping results.

In my years in IM, I have yet to find a system that can bring me profits overnight.

Patience is key in this biz (or in any endevour you are undertaking)

Two Things:

1) Most people start with a system that is just too complicated or that take just way too much time and they give up

2) People have limiting beliefs when it comes to internet marketing....It could be that they are not sure if it will work ( therefore they don't fully commit), it could be that they think it is too hard ( therefore they don't fully commit), it could be that they think they don't have the technical skills ( again, they don't fully commit), it could be that they expect to make $5000 within their first week ( they give up too soon), etc etc

I struggle for money only :'(

I feel the biggest struggle lies in convincing people that your business sells solutions and not products... when people find solutions they will surely opt for a purchase... they do not have time and even money to even bother about buying products that makes no difference to them...

According to me the biggest problem is the mind set of the people regarding the online business.
all the people think that online buisiness is quite easy to do.
So people always looking for the best option to make online money.
they just need some path to follow and need some guidlines for making money online..!!

To be completely honest, I have and still do struggle with pretty much every single area of Internet Marketing. But God willing, not with every area at the exact same time

Motivation, creativity, focus, optimism, collaborating with others, etc. Working online is definitely not easy money and people who dream of being in my shoes, well, they have no idea what we have to go through on the day to day.

As of right now, I think the thing I am struggling the most is deciding how much of my income I should be re-investing into pushing my business forward. You might think its easy to throw around statements like "always reinvest 25% of your profits" or whatever.. BUT what do you do if you have debts owing or your car needs some major repair.

Sorry if I come across a little scattered, but I guess I used this thread to vent a bit of my own frustration.

Hey Nate! Did you read my PM? I responded to your recent one

My struggle was setting up a payl link. I was afraid to set up a pay link for products. I still haven't done it yet. At this time I am creating a newbie friendly eBook that discusses how to this issue. I will price at about $10 and place on the forum and warrior plus.

But I keep procrastinating to finish it.

It's really funny, I don't have a problem charging clients for freelance writing. But setting up a paylink for a product makes me nauseous.

Thanks for this question. Their were many great comments posted.
Apreciated!

Awesome! Seriously! I struggled with setting in place a pay link, as well. However, the worst that has happened to me is a make a few sales! The best that has happened, well... I make a decent amount of money.

As long as you follow what Doug said, and recognize what is holding you back, and just diving into it head first to overcome your fear, it'll pay of huge! Thank you for that Doug!

And Videobyemail, I'm glad that you are enjoying this thread and find it helpful! That was the entire purpose!

Sometimes no matter what you do there is always something or someone dragging you down. Everytime you try to climb the ladder you are kicked down. If you are not rich you will surely suffer and will not succeed 95% of the time.

Honestly, I get tripped up on the basics, like setting up funnels, etc. I suffer from bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic. I find it very difficult to concentrate on even the simplest of tasks. I know setting up a funnel is easy (for most), but I struggle with even that.

IMO, the biggest thing holding many people back is..

1. Just not jumping in and doing, you learn so much more from doing than just reading

2. Fear of failure, unfortunately it's a fact of this business, not everything will be a success and that scares people

3. Giving up too early

Alot of people struggle in finaly taking action and this happen because they have the wrong mindeset (I can´t make money, that method is not going to work etc.). This wrong mindset is the reason, that many people on the internet fail to make money and struggle with.

Not knowing why. Why am I not getting more (fill in the blank)?

People shouldnt be struggling they should try out stuff and take it easy. If something works do it a lot. If it doesnt try another thing.

I'm struggle first on language (specifically: technical language) and second on finding real guru who can really show the step-by-step (not general talk) to do his/her own secret.

As everyone has to struggle, we have to keep our target strong enough to go ahead in spite of hindrances of our life